Food
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Melt-In-Your-Mouth Pumpkin Cookies
Inspired by the season of autumn, I decided to choose pumpkins as my inspiration for a sweet recipe!
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Fall Carnival Foods and Drink
It’s fall time, you want to do something fun and festive so you decide to go to the orchards for some quality time and CARNIVAL FOOD! Here are some top five recommendations for the best fall foods and drinks (not in any particular order).
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Christine Hà: The Blind Cook on Her Journey to Reclaim Herself
“If you can’t see how steep a mountain is, then you can’t fear it.” That is how Christine Hà, a then 33-year-old home cook with visual impairment, stepped into the U.S Master Chef’s legendary kitchen and mesmerized Gordran Ramsay with her Vietnamese comfort food - clay pot-style catfish. From that moment onward, I know I am watching the history of the culinary world in the making. I see a star is born.
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Love is a plate of fruit
When I think of love in the purest sense, it rarely generates an image of romantic, candlelit dinners or passionate declarations of emotion. It’s not that I don’t care for these gestures of love--(in fact, I can confidently say I will always appreciate a thoughtfully planned meal)--but it just so happens what immediately comes to mind instead is a plate of fruit.
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Nian Gao Recipe
What better way to celebrate the Lunar New Year than with some dessert!
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Sesame Balls Recipe
Want to create a dessert option to celebrate Lunar New Years or for a significant other on Valentines day? Then Sesame balls are a great option!
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Filipino Palitaw
Living in a Filipino household, I’ve always learned the importance of family, and the countless experiences, traditions, and foods that defined our cultural identity. Every one of my New Year’s Eve consists of buying a variety of twelve fruits, roasting chestnuts, shaking coins in our pockets, and spending time with my family. These traditions and superstitions are necessary to follow in order for the family to have a life of good luck and prosperity.
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New Years Recipe for Yaki-Udon
The New Years parties… The feasts shared with family and friends… The liters of alcohol consumed... We all have our own fond memories that make it easy to feel a little nostalgic during the holiday seasons.
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The Beginner’s Guide to Dim Sum
For as long as I can remember, Sunday mornings have always consisted of eating dim sum in a crowded and loud Cantonese restaurant at 11 AM with my closest friends and family.
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Tteokbokki: Spicy Rice Cakes
Tired of eating 5-minute microwave ramen? Then you should try making tteokbokki, a sweet and spicy traditional korean dish that can easily be made at home!
